Petition · Department of Health and Social Care
Autism & ADHD Screening Mandatory for Women Before Diagnosis of Mood Disorders
Closed
89 signatures
What the petition asks
Require Autism and ADHD screening for women before mood disorder diagnoses. Introduce neurodivergence-informed pathways, ensure clinicians are trained in how Autism and ADHD present in women, and improve diagnostic accuracy to reduce harm, stigma, and incorrect labels.
Women are often underdiagnosed with Autism and ADHD, especially those who mask or appear “high functioning.” Their traits are frequently misinterpreted as mood swings, trauma responses, or personality disorder. Many women receive C-PTSD, BPD, Bipolar, or EUPD diagnoses without neurodivergence assessment, leading to harm, stigma, and inappropriate treatment.
Timeline
| 15 Dec 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 15 Jun 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
89
Status
Closed
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
Opened
15 Dec 2025
Closed
15 Jun 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 14 Aug 2026.